PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Europha Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan comes to the cage accompanied by Dying Inside . Emanuel has chosen I'm Not Jesus - Apocalyptica as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Masilungan
vs
Emanuel

178 cm
25
169 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
163 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Garra Suplementos (EnergyQ150 10$)
Hellbent, Inc.™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Europha Emanuel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masilungan misses with a lunging right hand
and Emanuel counters with a stiff right hand.

Masilungan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Emanuel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masilungan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Emanuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masilungan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emanuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masilungan passes Emanuel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Masilungan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emanuel's head.
Emanuel taking some punishment here, with Masilungan in his half guard.
Emanuel is looking to improve his position.

Emanuel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel is looking to improve his position.
Emanuel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masilungan wants to take a breather but Emanuel is having none of it.
Emanuel is looking to improve his position.
Emanuel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masilungan.
Emanuel manages to get to full guard.
Emanuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Emanuel has momentary wrist control but Masilungan slips an elbow through the middle.
Emanuel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masilungan is one step ahead there.
Masilungan passes Emanuel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Emanuel has hold of Masilungan's hands but Masilungan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Masilungan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Masilungan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Masilungan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emanuel is just riding it out for now. Masilungan eventually gives up the hold.
Masilungan drops an elbow to the side of Emanuel's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel tries to get to full guard but Masilungan has control of the leg.
Masilungan is trying to control the action in half guard but Emanuel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Masilungan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emanuel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Masilungan scores with a couple of nice shots.

Masilungan is working for a submission of some sort.
Emanuel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masilungan looking to pass the guard.

Emanuel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masilungan defends well.
Masilungan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emanuel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Masilungan!
Masilungan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Emanuel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Masilungan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Masilungan dominated that round.
That's time! Masilungan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Masilungan misses with a low kick.
Emanuel lands with a hook. Masilungan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emanuel lands with a nice body punch.
Masilungan throws a push kick but Emanuel slaps the foot to one side.
Masilungan misses with a looping left.
Masilungan moves out of range as Emanuel strikes.
Emanuel moves to clinch but Masilungan breaks away

and Masilungan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Masilungan.
Emanuel working a defensive guard here.
Masilungan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emanuel swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel wants to sweep here but Masilungan controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emanuel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Emanuel wants to sweep but no luck.
Masilungan passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Masilungan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Masilungan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emanuel keeps working.
Emanuel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Masilungan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Emanuel struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Emanuel gets back to half guard.
Emanuel trying to hold on to Masilungan's head to control him but Masilungan postures up.
Masilungan lands strikes from half guard.
Emanuel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masilungan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masilungan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Masilungan controls the position.
Emanuel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Masilungan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jed Masilungan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masilungan tries to control but Emanuel wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel is looking to get to half guard.
Masilungan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Emanuel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masilungan wants to control the pace but Emanuel is squirming around nicely.
Emanuel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masilungan with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Emanuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Masilungan has a good base and remains in mount.
Masilungan with good strikes from the mount here!
Emanuel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Masilungan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Emanuel looks a forlorn figure.
Emanuel is bucking up trying to escape but Masilungan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Emanuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Masilungan has a good base and remains in mount.
Emanuel is breathing heavily.
Masilungan cracks Emanuel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Masilungan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Emanuel misses with a lunging right hand
and Masilungan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Emanuel misses with a right hand
and Masilungan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Emanuel swings widly with a right hand
and Masilungan counters with a left to the body.
Emanuel throws a right hand that misses
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Emanuel looks to clinch
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
Emanuel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masilungan counters with a left and a right that stings Emanuel.
Emanuel swings widly with a right hand
and Masilungan counters with a left to the body.
Emanuel misses with a hook
and Masilungan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Emanuel. That snapped Masilungan's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan thumps Emanuel with a low kick.
Emanuel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Europha Emanuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masilungan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emanuel throws an off balance right hand
and Masilungan counters with a right hand to the body.
Masilungan tries to score with a low kick but Emanuel moves his leg out of the way.
Masilungan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masilungan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emanuel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Emanuel misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masilungan. Emanuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emanuel misses with a hook
and Masilungan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Emanuel really felt that one!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel misses with a right hand
and Masilungan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emanuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emanuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Emanuel misses.
Masilungan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Emanuel.
Emanuel cracks Masilungan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Emanuel misses the jab.
Masilungan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emanuel.
Emanuel moves to clinch but Masilungan breaks away
and Masilungan counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel misses with a hook

and Masilungan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Emanuel won't be happy with that.
Emanuel tries to buck Masilungan off but Masilungan is having none of it.
Emanuel is not content to let Masilungan control the position.
Emanuel is looking for a sweep.
Masilungan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Masilungan is looking to take a break and control but Emanuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masilungan lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Emanuel is pressing down on Masilungan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emanuel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Masilungan!
Masilungan wants to control but Emanuel is having none of it.
Emanuel with shots to the head and body - Masilungan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Masilungan is wriggling around trying to escape.
You get the feeling that Masilungan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Masilungan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emanuel dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masilungan regains half guard.
Masilungan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emanuel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Masilungan clearly takes that round.
That's time! Masilungan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Emanuel throws a lazy right hand but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emanuel moves out of range as Masilungan throws a body kick.
Emanuel throws a looping overhand right but Masilungan ducks down to avoid it.
Masilungan takes a swing at Emanuel's ribcage but misses.
Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch but Masilungan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Europha Emanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emanuel misses with a straight right.
Emanuel throws a poor cross that misses

and Masilungan counters with a single leg into guard. Emanuel didn't expect that.
Masilungan won't allow Emanuel to sweep him here.
Masilungan postures up.
Masilungan trying to control the position from guard on top but Emanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Emanuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masilungan defends it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masilungan is one step ahead there.

Emanuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masilungan defends it easily.
Masilungan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Masilungan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emanuel swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Emanuel has his foot on Masilungan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masilungan works his way back into a safe position though.

Masilungan has gone for a leg lock! Emanuel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Masilungan's guard.
Masilungan trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan wants to get back to his feet but Emanuel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Emanuel working some strikes from top position.
Emanuel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Emanuel is in close to Masilungan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emanuel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emanuel prevents Masilungan from getting back to his feet.
Emanuel lands a couple of elbows.
Emanuel stopping the sweep attempt from Masilungan.
Emanuel wants to control from the top but Masilungan keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan wants to sweep but no luck.
Emanuel wants to pass the guard but Masilungan is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masilungan wants to sweep but no luck.
Masilungan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emanuel is controlling him.
Emanuel connects with a couple of short punches.

Masilungan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emanuel chips away with some ground and pound.
Masilungan keeping moving, preventing Emanuel from controlling successfully.
Emanuel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Masilungan pushes Emanuel off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel throws an overhand right that lands on Masilungan's shoulder, as Masilungan tries to avoid the shot.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Emanuel moves out of range.
Masilungan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emanuel circles away.
Emanuel is looking to clinch.
Emanuel digs a good body shot into Masilungan's ribs.
Masilungan slips a jab and a cross from Emanuel.
Emanuel wants to clinch
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Europha Emanuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Emanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masilungan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masilungan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masilungan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emanuel misses with a jab to the body
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
Emanuel is looking to clinch but Masilungan is avoiding it.

Masilungan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Masilungan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Emanuel wants to hold on but Masilungan pushes him away.
Masilungan prevents Emanuel from getting the reversal.
Masilungan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Masilungan has a good base and remains in mount.
Masilungan looking to control but Emanuel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Emanuel tries to lock up and control but Masilungan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Emanuel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masilungan cracks Emanuel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Emanuel wants to control but Masilungan is having none of it.
Emanuel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Emanuel is squirming around, avoiding Masilungan's attempts to control the action.
Emanuel tries to reverse the position but Masilungan maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Masilungan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Emanuel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Masilungan landing shots from mount.
Masilungan is landing with some decent strikes but Emanuel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Masilungan tries to control but Emanuel wriggling away.
Masilungan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Emanuel looks a forlorn figure.
Emanuel is desperately trying to improve his position but Masilungan has a good base and remains in mount.
Emanuel gets back to half guard.
Masilungan winds up and cracks Emanuel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emanuel is trying to maintain the position but Masilungan is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan slips a nice elbow through Emanuel's hands, connecting with Emanuel's forehead.

Emanuel actively working from the bottom here.
Emanuel wants to control but Masilungan is keeping busy.

Masilungan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Europha Emanuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masilungan is trying to control the action in half guard but Emanuel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emanuel wants to control but Masilungan is keeping busy.
Emanuel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jed Masilungan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Masilungan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Masilungan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Emanuel defending well though.
Emanuel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masilungan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masilungan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emanuel keeps working.
Emanuel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Masilungan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masilungan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Masilungan!
Jed Masilungan retains his lightweight title!